Education Academy (16-22 years)
What Is The Education Academy
About?
The Taranaki Rugby League in conjunction with
Tony Kemp of Te Ara Ltd and the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
(WITT) has developed an academic based programme that will enable members
of the Taranaki Rugby League access to further learning, employment and
sporting opportunities. These opportunities have been made available
through a Rugby League Education Academy based at WITT.
Who Can Apply?
Anyone! As long you have a keen interest in rugby league, education and
improving your own personal self.
First year student's entry
criteria:
• 16-22yrs of age (provide certified
copy of full birth certificate or passport)
•
NCEA level 1 or less
• Must have own transport
to attend course
• Must complete all sections
of the application process (i.e. application, fitness testing and
interview)
Second year student's entry criteria:
• Must have successfully completed year one of the
academy programme. Age not a factor
• Must
also complete application process (i.e. application, complete fitness
testing and interview)
• Must be enrolled in
fulltime study at WITT
What's Involved In The Programme?
The
Education Academy programme involves three key components. These components
are:
• Education (WITT)
• Life Skills (Tony Kemp/Te Ara Ltd)
• Sport (Taranaki Rugby League)
What Do I Get Out Of The
Programme?
The expected outcomes of the Education
Academy students include:
• WITT Certificate in
Pōkaitahi Mana Tangata (Empowering People) including:
- NCEA 1 and NCEA 2
- National Certificate in Fitness
– Foundation Skills Level 2
• Pathways to
further learning and employment
• Support and
direction to find a career in the industry of your choice
• Life skill and social development
• Being apart of a close-knit team environment
• Character building through positive role
modelling
• A pathway into professional rugby
league
How Do I
Apply?
It’s as simple as sending in the attached
Application Form and your C.V. to TRL at the address below or email to steph@trl.org.nz
Academy Application
C/- Taranaki Rugby League
PO Box
5049
New Plymouth 4343
Applications are due by
Monday 18th January 2010 and can be submitted in person at the
academy presentation if you wish to do so after learning more about what
the programme has to offer. Please refer to your letter of invitation for
further details on the recruitment process.
If you want more information on how the selection process works, please click here for the Recruitment Process.
Click here for an Application Form